Streetwork's Harlem Center: Lounge

A large, lofty space flooded with natural light, the main lounge at Streetwork’s homeless youth drop-in center creates an inviting and relaxing atmosphere.

Complete with comfortable chairs and couches, homeless youth are encouraged to catch up on much-needed rest in a safe environment.

The Streetwork center’s private room offers up to two young people a place to take a nap on a first come first serve basis. Here they don’t have to feel scared of what might happen.

Because of the dangerous conditions homeless youth experience, they don’t really trust anyone at first. This makes the lockers at our drop-in center very important. Permanent lockers are provided for street homeless youth while others use day lockers to keep their belongings safe for the day.

For a homeless youth, a coat or a hat may be vital to help them feel grounded in their unstable world. Holding the key to that locker means they can take a nice long shower, or just take a nap in peace.